Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe River Oyster BarOyster Tasting Recipe

Oyster Tasting Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

oyster with uni cream-caviar, oyster with cucumber kimchee, and an oyster with pickled apple and smoked trout roe

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Uni Cream-Caviar Topping

Cucumber Kimchee Topping

Pickled Apple and Smoked Trout Roe Topping

Method

Preparation of Oysters

  1. 1

    Shucking Oysters

    Carefully shuck the oysters using an oyster knife. Make sure to keep the liquid inside the shells.

  2. 2

    Cleaning the Oysters

    Rinse the oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Set aside.

Uni Cream-Caviar Topping

  1. 3

    Making Uni Cream

    In a blender, combine the sea urchin and heavy cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. 4

    Finalizing Topping

    Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt to the uni cream. Blend for an additional 10 seconds to combine.

Cucumber Kimchee Topping

  1. 5

    Preparing Cucumber

    Thinly slice the cucumber into rounds. Place in a bowl.

  2. 6

    Mixing Kimchee Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix the Korean chili flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and salt. Pour this mixture over the sliced cucumber and toss well. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes for flavors to meld.

Pickled Apple and Smoked Trout Roe Topping

  1. 7

    Pickling Apples

    In a small pot, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add the thinly sliced apples. Let it cool to room temperature.

  2. 8

    Assembling the Topping

    Once cooled, remove the apples from the pickling liquid and set aside. Prepare your smoked trout roe.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plating the Oysters

    On a serving platter, arrange the shucked oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of uni cream-caviar, cucumber kimchee, and pickled apple with smoked trout roe. Serve immediately.

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